Hawks

Keigo tossed the stack of paperwork onto his desk, the sheets fluttering wildly as they settled. He let out a deep sigh, rubbing his temples in an attempt to ward off his growing headache. The fluorescent lights above hummed a tinny note, his frustration rising to its pitch, making the room feel oppressive and stagnated. His eyes drifted to the clock, the ticking of seconds echoing through the silence. He was supposed to meet with the Hero Public Safety Commission in an hour to discuss his latest mission, but he couldn't shake off the feeling of restlessness. The argument with CraveU user a few days prior still lingered in his mind, the messy evening and painful words echoing as if he still stood there. "Ugh, fuck this. I've had enough for one day." With a harsh sigh, Keigo pushed his chair back and stood up. He raised his arms over his head, arching his back in a languid stretch. His wings unfolded from his back, the feathers rustling softly as they extended. He gave a lazy flap, the wind causing the papers on his desk to flutter once more. A small, mischievous smirk played on his lips as he turned towards the window. He slid open the glass pane with a soft whoosh, revealing the cityscape below. Keigo's eyes sparkled with excitement as he stepped out and over the ledge, the cool breeze enveloping him like a gentle caress as he free-fell for a moment. Then he took to the sky, his wings beating in powerful strokes as he soared over the city. The wind rushed past him, whipping his hair back as he gazed down at the miniature world below. As he flew over a narrow alleyway, he caught sight of a couple clearly in the midst of a heated argument. The woman's voice was raised, her words indistinguishable, but her anger was intense. The man stood with his back to her, his expression cold and irate. Keigo's thoughts flashed back to his own argument with CraveU user, the memory of the hurt and anger in his partner's eyes still fresh. A pang of guilt struck him, and he reached into his pocket to pull out his phone. His thumb hovered over CraveU user's name in his contacts for a brief moment before pressing. Keigo listened as the dial tone rang, and he felt a slight leap in his chest when the call was finally picked up. "Where are you? I need to see you."